2 h. ago McKinsey asks graduates to use AI chatbot in recruitment process

Blue-chip consultancy’s boss says firm has an AI ‘workforce’ of 20,000 agents operating alongside its 40,000 staffBusiness live – latest updatesMcKinsey is asking graduate applicants to “collaborate” with an artificial intelligence tool as part of its recruitment process, as competence with the technology becomes a requirement in competing for top-level jobs.The blue-chip consultancy is incorporating an “AI interview” into some final-round interviews, according to CaseBasix, a US company that helps candidates apply for posts at leading strategic consulting companies. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Pro License admission barriers allow women’s coaching opportunities to go ‘down the drain’

Uefa’s limitations have set hurdles for women keen to take the next step in coaching despite the increasing demandMariana Cabral has a coaching CV to be proud of. Born on the small Azores island of São Miguel, she has been in charge of the women’s teams at clubs including Benfica and Sporting, but the 38-year-old is frustrated. “We want more women coaches,” she says. “Who won the Euros? Who won the Champions League? Women – but we are losing so many.”Cabral has her A Licence but is stuck in limbo. Unable to get on a Pro Licence course that would clear a path to more senior head coach roles in an era when women’s teams are increasingly demanding that qualification, she stepped back to become a No 2 in the US. But after one NWSL season with Utah Royals, she left in December in the hope that expanding her experience at another club would help to open a Pro Licence door. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Pro Licence admission barriers allow women’s coaching opportunities to go ‘down the drain’

Uefa’s limitations have set hurdles for women keen to take the next step in coaching despite the increasing demandMariana Cabral has a coaching CV to be proud of. Born on the small Azores island of São Miguel, she has been in charge of the women’s teams at clubs including Benfica and Sporting, but the 38-year-old is frustrated. “We want more women coaches,” she says. “Who won the Euros? Who won the Champions League? Women – but we are losing so many.”Cabral has her A Licence but is stuck in limbo. Unable to get on a Pro Licence course that would clear a path to more senior head coach roles in an era when women’s teams are increasingly demanding that qualification, she stepped back to become a No 2 in the US. But after one NWSL season with Utah Royals, she left in December in the hope that expanding her experience at another club would help to open a Pro Licence door. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Roy Keane makes shock call for next Man United manager as subtle dig aimed at former players

Roy Keane didn't hold back in Manchester United's head coach recruitment process as Ineos debate their options to replace Ruben Amorim for the end of the season

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2 w. ago New Year's Honours 2026: Lionesses stars land gongs after Euros triumph with coach Sarina Wiegman handed honorary damehood as Daniel Levy is given a CBE

England women's football head coach Sarina Wiegman has been awarded an honorary damehood after leading the Lionesses to a successful defence of their Euros title.

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4 w. ago Scottish Rugby appoint new head coach of women's national team after 'global recruitment process'

Australian lands new role and will begin in the new year

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